Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.Both fractions have the same denominator, which is 5. This means we can add the numerators directly.
Add numerators: Add the numerators.53+51=5(3+1)Perform the addition of the numerators.3+1=4So the new numerator is 4.
Write result as fraction: Write the result as a fraction.Combine the new numerator with the common denominator.54This is the simplified form of the sum, as the fraction cannot be reduced further.
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